Doctors have noted that their patients who have dogs are in better health, more social, and more active. Americans are notorious couch potatoes; however, you have to get off the couch when you have a dog.Dogs have become so accepted in American culture that several restaurants are accepting dogs into their fine establishment. Of course, you must eat outside on the patio.  Canines have become ...

You’re gone during the day, you come home to feed your dog, and you leave again for the evening. It won’t be long before your dog wonders why your adopted him/her. Your ignoring your dog is hurtful. Dogs have been with humans since, well, caveman days. A dog’s instincts is to be with its human. Cats, on the other hand, are a close link to a wild animal. This independent creature can be left alone ...

When your children have left the family home and you’ve retired, life becomes a void. This transition from a productive life to a retired life takes a toll on your mind. There are passions you can pursue, but who is going to fill the empty space?One idea is adopting for the Human Society or Animal Shelter a kitty. If you have never had a cat before, then you can read on  the website  htt...

A common problem among senior citizens is loneliness. However, you can reverse loneliness by having a pet. A dog and cat, especially one who has been rescued, will make you fill your soul with love. Plus, you’ll have a topic of conversation to discuss with others who also have pets.The story of Beatrix on the website ReinventLife.com is one of many stories about dogs that have had a rough start, a...

 Iams is voluntarily recalling the Iams ProActive Health canned cat food from grocery shelves in North America. The recalled cans have on the bottom these dates - 09/2011 to 06/2012. The recall only concerns Iams ProActive Health. No other Iams products have been recalled. The reason for the recall is that Iams ProActive Health has too low of a level of thiamine or Vitamin B1. This nutrient i...

Life is not always a bowl of cherries. Sometimes there are a few pits along the way. And when you reach the bottom, your Retriever - Golden or Labrador - will comfort you, and stay be your side.Each breed of dog has its own personality traits. The Retrievers - Golden and Labrador - have common personality traits. They are loyal, patient, and caring. To read more about Retrievers, click on Golden B...

When you get invited to a pot luck, meat loaf is a good contribution. Make sure though that the ingredients are fresh. There is a cute story about Bill making meat loaf. There is a moral to the story. You can read more on http://judyshealthcafe.comIngredients    2 pounds ground beef    1/2 cup bread crumbs    1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce    ...

You may be killing your dog, and not even know it! Here is the list of toxic foods never to feed your dog: raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate, cocoa, avocados, BREAD, Tryptophan that's found in turkey, and macadamia nuts. As an aside, it is amazing how dangerous BREAD is to animals. Non-humans, such as, cats, dogs, horses, ducks, and so on are unable to process bread. Eventually,  non-humans,...

You love your dog, exercise it, and give it good food, but recently, when it opens its mouth the whole room stinks. This is a symptom of gingivitis or gum disease. Like humans, dogs need to have a deep cleaning under their gums to rid their mouths of bacteria. Dr. Tiffany Margolin, ABVP says that many people have been misinformed that dry dog food cleans the tartar from your dog’s mouth. Only to...